There's something enchanting about blue blooms running through the landscape. In fact, it can be exciting to let a ...

Two applications of a lawn weed killer (at properly spaced intervals) will generally provide better weed control than one.

Fall is the best time to prepare your garden for winter, but avoiding common mistakes keeps your perennials healthy for spring. Don’t prune or divide too early—wait until plants are dormant or well ...

Not all lawn weeds behave the same way. Some develop over the winter months then erupt into bloom as the weather warms. Others get their start in spring and plague the summer lawn. Like our garden ...

Lawns are starting to green up and I have noticed people are beginning to mow the lawn. Good cultural practices in lawn care leads to a reduced use of herbicides. Thanks to reader Timothy Davis for ...

When to divide — In Minnesota, early to mid-fall (September through mid-October) is ideal. Aim to divide perennials four to six weeks before the ground freezes, giving roots time to settle in before ...

Have you ever wondered if an unfamiliar plant in your flower garden is the new perennial you planted last year or just a weed that grew in its place? There’s an easy way to tell — just pull on it. If ...

A: Yes! With the cooler weather and autumn rains, this time of year is ideal for installing new plants in the landscape.

If soil is dry and cracked, moisture-stressed trees, shrubs and perennial flowers are more likely to be injured during the upcoming winter,” Don Kinzler writes.